Payroll Administrator

Broadview Federal Credit Union•Albany, NY

29d•$29 - $36

About The Position

If you are ready to join a company that truly cares about its employees, our members, and our community then you have come to the right place! Summary of Role: Administer all information systems relating to employee compensation, timekeeping, and payroll. Prepare internal and external reports and reconciliations as required. Remain current on all related regulations/legislation. The incumbent will work as a member of the Employee Experience team and serve as a resource for the entire organization.

Requirements

Associate's degree in business/human resource management or related field; three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficiency with Workday and/or ADP payroll systems is required
Excellent analytical, organizational, computer and communication skills (written and verbal) are required

Nice To Haves

CPP – Certified Payroll Professional, FPC – Fundamental Payroll Certification preferred
Bilingual individuals who are fluent in a second language in addition to English are highly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Analyzes, prepares, and inputs payroll data
Manage the processing of bi-weekly payroll, including all necessary general ledger entries, tax payments, and related internal and external reporting
Monitor payroll reports to ensure accuracy
Audit bi-weekly Flex Plan contributions and submit for fund transfer
Process bi-weekly 401(k) Plan, 457(b) Plan, and Flex Plan contributions
Process bi-weekly garnishment payments and executive retirement payments/wires
Reconcile related accounts on a periodic, e.g., monthly, basis
Ensure compliance with federal law by making sure the federal employment eligibility Form I-9 is filled out correctly and timely by completing quarterly audits
Prepare quarterly and year-end tax filings on both state and federal levels
Prepare Federal W-2, W-3, and 1099R forms and distribute within required deadlines
Maintain HRIS database, including entry of new employees, position transfer maintenance, and compensation maintenance
Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed action
Reconciles and submits Third Party Sick FICA Submissions
Verifies documentation and accuracy of FUTA & SUI Rates
Respond to employee questions regarding payroll and other Human Resources-related matters
Maintain PTO balances; assist employees with questions regarding PTO
Act as liaison with payroll tax vendor regarding routine and exception-related payroll tax issues
Assist with compensation budget, budget variance reporting, forecasting, and projections as needed
Generate compensation, benefits, and employee-related reports, as needed
Provide retirement plan record keeper with data for quarterly benefit statements
Process employment verification requests from external sources and responds to internal requests for e.g., loan applications
Process unemployment insurance, salary verification, and payroll/attendance history requests
Search addresses in DNA for any returned employee mail and update in Workday
Conduct periodic audits of payroll and benefit plan deductions
Maintains payroll guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures
Conduct and complete compensation/salary surveys
Prepare monthly reports for Accounting and Finance departments as well as CUSOs
Prepare information, documentation, and reports as needed for audits, e.g., Workers’ Compensation, retirement plans, Internal Audit, Banking Dept, and NCUA
Maintain required postings on intranet and provide materials to all credit union locations for required postings bulletin boards
Maintain written procedures on primary responsibilities
Support employee benefits function as needed
Develop and maintain job-specific procedures
Other duties as assigned